The heavens above dropped a pearl necklace into turquoise waters and created the Exuma Cays. They sweep in an almost unbroken exquisite chain, creating the best sailing grounds in the western hemisphere. Harbors are protected; anchorages are pristinel. Quaint settlements are picturesque and the people, simply delightful.

Aboard our cats, look below the surface to find stunning coral formations bursting with brilliant-colored exotic fish that dart in and out like little children at play. Lie across a floating mattress to view the world below with a mask and snorkel for hours while being entertained by sea residents. A leopard stingray may glide by followed by a hawksbill turtle, or Nikki the resident dolphin.

Fishing is excellent if you’re handy with a line. When sailing, a line is trolled behind the boats to catch our dinner for the nightly grill: mahi-mahi or tuna. Drop a line over the side at night in the anchorage, and you'll be delighted to land a snapper. If snorkleing is your game, you've found the experts. We'll teach you how to free-dive so you can peak under coral heads and see critters of the sea.

Our cats are sailing catamarans with a captain and crew living fulltime aboard. Capt. Peter and Tina Dreffin of Freebird have lived aboard boats and cruised the Exumas for four decades. They reared two sons aboard, sailing around the world when the boys became teenagers. Their son, Adam Dreffin, currently charters Rubicon. It’s no wonder a lifetime of adventuring in the Bahamas has turned Freebird and Rubicon into the most interesting catamarans in the Exumas and Out Islands for the budget-minded.

We sail from Georgetown, Great Exuma, sailing north into the Exuma island chain. There, you will experience tranquil anchorages with a plethora of fascinating activities to do. Jump right in, or sit back and let the international chef ply your palette with tasty cuisine while you take in the panoramic views. This is the ultimate cruise of a lifetime, hands down. Because the Exuma cays are remote, cruise ships do not operate here, so no crowds! We are your floating palace above tranquil waters, ready to spoil you.

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For further information contact your charter broker to book. Search for a yacht charter broker on the internet. Ask for Freebird or Rubicon in the Exumas, Bahamas.